The history of the Oklahoma Panhandle is an integral part of the history of the Great Plains. in the 1930's the Panhandle attracted attention as the heart of the Dust Bowl. Later the area became a world leader in the production of natural gas, and in the 1990's corporate mega hog farms moved in, creating a new set of challenges. As the twenty-first century unfolds, despite concerns about water, pollution and population growth, the Panhandle remains the most Prosperous part of the state, with wheat, meat, and energy as the largest contributors to its economy. American Outback (The Oklahoma Panhandle in the twentieth Century) by Richard Lowitt, published by Texas Tech University Press 2006. 137pp Condition Very Good. Back page cover and dust jacket with a slight water mark, otherwise clean through out.